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Psalm 113:1-9 [Latin]

1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord.

2 Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.

3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.

4 The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,

6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;

8 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.

9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.

—

Laudate pueri, from Vesperae solennes de confessore, K.339 (1780) by W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)

Vespri Mozart LAUDATE PUERI

Performed by F.M.Saraceni Choir of University of Rome. Concert in the cathedral of Segni. December 2006

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MP3: Laudate pueri, from Vesperae Solennes de Confessore / Masterworks of Worship, vol. 1 / Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart / Classic Fox Records

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Vesperae solennes de Confessore by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Edited by Wolfgang Horn. For Soli SATB, SATB Choir, 2 Clarinos/Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, Basso continuo, [3 Trombones]. Stuttgart Urtext editions. Score available separately – see item CA.4005900. Psalms, Latin, Psalms, Daily hours. Choral score. Language: Latin. Composed 1780. KV 339. 24 pages. Duration 29 min. Published by Carus Verlag.

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“Death of King Saul”, 1848 by Elie Marcuse (Germany and France, 1817-1902)

2 Samuel 1:17-27

17 And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:

18 (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)

19 The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!

20 Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.

21 Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil.

22 From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

23 Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.

24 Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.

25 How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places.

26 I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

27 How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

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Planxit autem David (1504) by Josquin des Prez (c. 1440 – 1521)

Planxit autem David

Performed by Alamire

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Psalm 3:1-8 [Latin]

1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

7 Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

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Jehova quam multi sunt hostes mei, Z.135 (c. 1680) by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Purcell - Jehova quam multi sunt hostes mei : Chester Cathedral Nave Choir

Performed by Chester Cathedral Nave Choir

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A Purcell Anthology by Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Arranged by Bruce Wood. For SATB choir with and without organ/strings. Mixed Voices. Sacred, Choral Collection. Vocal score. 112 pages. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193533516).

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English: A photograph of the french organist Maurice Duruflé.  (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Matthew 6:9-13 [French]

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

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Notre Père, Op. 14, No. 4 (1977) by Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)

Chœur St-Michel 2009 [2]

Performed by Chœur de St-Michel

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Notre Pere, Op. 14, No. 4 by Maurice Durufle (1902-1986) and Maurice Durufle. For Chorus (SATB). Editions Durand. Choral, Sacred and 20th Century. Octavo. Translations. 4 pages. Editions Durand #DF1407500. Published by Editions Durand (HL.50561465).

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